♉ Taurus dates, traits & compatibility
Taurus dates: April 20 – May 20. Taurus is the 2nd sign of the zodiac, a earth sign ruled by Venus and symbolised by the bull 🐂.
- Dates
- April 20 – May 20
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Symbol
- ♉ The Bull
- Best matches
- Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces
Taurus personality traits
Taurus is an earth sign associated with stability, comfort and patience. The Bull is traditionally described as grounded and dependable, with a strong appreciation for good food, nature, music and beautiful things.
Strengths
- Reliable
- Practical
- Devoted
- Calm under pressure
Challenges
- Stubborn
- Resistant to change
- Possessive
Taurus in love and at work
Love: Taurus is described as a loyal, affectionate partner who values security and shows love through steady, practical care.
Work: The Taurus profile fits careers that reward persistence: finance, design, cooking, gardening and building things that last.
Taurus compatibility with every sign
- ♍ Virgo · 88%
- ♑ Capricorn · 88%
- ♋ Cancer · 83%
- ♓ Pisces · 83%
- ♉ Taurus · 77%
- ♏ Scorpio · 68%
- ♈ Aries · 60%
- ♊ Gemini · 60%
- ♎ Libra · 57%
- ♐ Sagittarius · 57%
- ♌ Leo · 54%
- ♒ Aquarius · 54%
Taurus man and woman
Taurus birthdays
Every date in the Taurus season. Tap a date to see its famous birthdays.
Famous Taurus people
- May 5, 1818German-born philosopher (1818–1883)
- April 22, 1870Founding leader of the Soviet Union (1870–1924)
- April 21, 1926Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022 (1926–2022)
- April 22, 1724German philosopher (1724-1804)
- May 19, 1881Founding father of the Republic of Turkey (c. 1881–1938)
- May 6, 1856Austrian psychiatrist and founder of psychoanalysis (1856–1939)
- May 11, 1904Spanish artist (1904–1989)
- May 18, 1920264th pope of the Catholic Church (1978–2005)
- April 30, 1777German mathematician and physicist (1777–1855)
- May 8, 1884President of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972)
- May 7, 1840Russian composer (1840–1893)
- May 18, 1872British philosopher and logician (1872–1970)
- April 23, 1858German theoretical physicist (1858–1947)
- May 20, 1799French novelist and playwright (1799–1850)
- April 26, 1889Austrian philosopher and logician (1889–1951)
- April 21, 1864German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist (1864–1920)
- May 5, 1813Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic (1813–1855)
- May 14, 1984American Internet entrepreneur
- April 27, 1822President of the United States from 1869 to 1877
- April 28, 1758President of the United States from 1817 to 1825 (1758–1831)
- April 29, 1901Emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989
- May 11, 1918American theoretical physicist (1918–1988)
- May 6, 1953Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
- May 19, 1890Vietnamese communist leader, founder of North Vietnam (1890–1969)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Taurus dates?
Taurus dates are April 20 to May 20. People born on the first or last day of this range are sometimes described as being "on the cusp" with the neighbouring sign.
What element is Taurus?
Taurus is a earth sign with a fixed modality, and it is ruled by Venus.
Who is Taurus most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Taurus is considered most compatible with Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces.
What is the Taurus symbol?
The Taurus symbol is ♉, representing the bull.